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stevecny
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May 21, 2016
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Shenanigans
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May 22, 2016
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stevecnyGreat video. It seems like they are just trying to do too much for the price (even cheaper here: http://www.gearbest.com/led-flashlights/pp_235391.html) and have made something that looks good on paper, but cuts some major corners when it comes to both materials and design.
I'd gladly pay 2-3x more for something that was properly designed and constructed, but this looks to be nothing more than a tacti-toy for the shopping center spec-ops crowd.
ILikeTurdulls
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May 23, 2016
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stevecnyI neglected to watch the video. The charger is one of the most innovative flashlight designs I have seen. I also believe it's charged via micro USB correct? That would give it lots of potential for solar setups- so as an all in one grab and go - the concept is great.
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Water resistance was the first thing I thought of. I don't see an seals specifically for where the 18650 fits inside the charger although the button appears to be water resistance so there may be a seal somewhere Im not noticing. Rain + Li-on = Jack has no fun. That said, the USB cover on the light itself looks less than stable in maintaining a seal. Getting a micro USB port itself wet isn't necessarily a light killer if there is potting behind it but it's less than ideal to get it repeatedly wet. Even without watching the video... I just don'e see how this will hold up to EDC duty let alone the durability required for the daily chaos of LEO. Too much bulk as well, they already have a lot on there duty belt already. If I had to run wafter a perp with the belts I see them wearing I would take a few steps and likely tip over. I like the idea for backpacking, but lacking both durability and water resistance ( Im assuming, perhaps thats not the best approach ) this one would be a no go.
I hope they stick with it and develop it further, or perhaps correct my incorrect observations of it.
Either way, VERY cool concept. I just don't see it lasting more than a few days of real use.
but....
Water resistance was the first thing I thought of. I don't see an seals specifically for where the 18650 fits inside the charger although the button appears to be water resistance so there may be a seal somewhere Im not noticing. Rain + Li-on = Jack has no fun. That said, the USB cover on the light itself looks less than stable in maintaining a seal. Getting a micro USB port itself wet isn't necessarily a light killer if there is potting behind it but it's less than ideal to get it repeatedly wet. Even without watching the video... I just don'e see how this will hold up to EDC duty let alone the durability required for the daily chaos of LEO. Too much bulk as well, they already have a lot on there duty belt already. If I had to run wafter a perp with the belts I see them wearing I would take a few steps and likely tip over. I like the idea for backpacking, but lacking both durability and water resistance ( Im assuming, perhaps thats not the best approach ) this one would be a no go.
I hope they stick with it and develop it further, or perhaps correct my incorrect observations of it.
Either way, VERY cool concept. I just don't see it lasting more than a few days of real use.
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but regardless I'm still tempted. Doesn't charge via contacts, there are 2 plastic screws to act as filler so the flashlight doesn't rattle in the case.